[Idiom] ALL IN A DAY'S WORK. - Learn the Fun Side of English Idioms and Expressions!
All in a day's work.
Referring to something expected as part of normal routine.
All in a day's work" is a phrase often used to describe tasks or situations that are typical, expected, and not out of the ordinary for one's daily routine. It's a light-hearted way of acknowledging that whatever has happened, no matter how challenging or daunting, is just part of the regular duties and not something extraordinary. It's mainly used in the workplace but can apply to any daily activity we perceive as routine or normal. Imagine you're a firefighter and someone thanks you for saving a cat from a tall tree; your humble reply might be, "It's all in a day's work.
Example Sentences
Saving lives is all in a day's work for a firefighter.
Saving lives is a routine part of a firefighter’s job.
Handling tough customers is all in a day's work for her.
Handling difficult customers is a regular aspect of her job.
For a journalist, chasing breaking news is all in a day's work.
Chasing breaking news is typical work for a journalist.